Dr. Isaac C Chankai MD
Surgeon
2900 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95065About
Dr. Isaac Chankai is a general surgeon practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Chankai specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Chankai provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Drexel University College of Medicine 2007
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Treatments
- Surgical Procedures
- Varicose Veins
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Vascular Disease
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